The LNP had vowed to scrap the service arranged by the previous state government, but now says it will go ahead as a contract has already been signed.
Pill testing will be available to school leavers on the Gold Coast.Queensland's new government says pill testing will go ahead at Schoolies on the Gold Coast.What's next?abc.net.au/news/qld-government-allows-pill-testing-at-gold-coast-schoolies/104565578A pill testing service will be available to Schoolies on the Gold Coast despite the government saying it "sends the wrong message" about drug use in the community.
"After taking advice so close to the event, the only short-term option is for the Department of Health to honour the contract for this year's event." "I think it is great to hear that the current government is keen to consult with the experts on issues and I look forward to working on them moving forward," Dr Yim said.
He said they could also lead to people making safer decisions, with data suggesting that 16 per cent of people disposed of the drugs after having them tested.
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